Dessie F. Thornton Cross Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dessie F. Thornton Cross of Athens, Texas, born in Montalba, Texas, who passed away on April 2, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Lee and Doris [Wardell] Thornton; her husband Clifford E. Cross; and her sister Lucille Pettiette. She is survived by: her daughters, Ann McKelroy and Sherill Cross of Athens; her sister Essie Henry of Tyler; her grandchildren, Amanda, Brad and Dorothy; and her great grandchildren, Lynlee, Brodie, Brent and Charlee.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations in Dessie's name be made to the Rock Church Cemetery Association, P O Box 106, Montalba, TX 75853-0106.
